Dizajn už nie je cenovo dostupný len pre boháčov. Existujú totiž umelci, ktorí sa snažia, aby bol dostupný všetkým. Chápu ho ako demokratické umenie, čo znamená, že sa dotýka všetkých, bez ohľadu na spoločenské postavenie a kultúrne hodnoty. Súčasný svet sa rozvíja neuveriteľnou rýchlosťou a keďže si človek málokedy všíma jeho krásu, dizajn je v našich životoch na to, aby zlepšil náš život po estetickej, zmyslovej či emocionálnej stránke. Ak sa chcete dozvedieť o dizajne viac, v kníhkupectvách dostanete tie pravé knihy.
Pastels are enjoying an exciting comeback. Forget the sugary pinks of little girls'' bedrooms, today pastels pack plenty of personality. In Pretty Pastel Style, stylist Selina Lake shows you how to use this truly versatile colour palette to create beautiful spaces that are feminine without being girlie, ...
The classic English country cottage is both an icon and an archetype. Dozing beneath a heavy thatch and with roses around the door, it seems to epitomize all that is desirable about life in the countryside and to offer the perfect antidote to the stress of the urban grind. In ''Perfect English Cottage'', ...
Some of classic horror literature's most iconic characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and figures from Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners…
Web Design Indexes are international bestsellers, with about a quarter million copies sold worldwide. Since its first edition in the year 2000, the annual Web Design Index has developed into one of the most important publications in its field. Year after year, it gives an accurate overview of the state ...
Táto inšpiratívna kniha ukazuje príklady rôznych foriem organickej architekúry: od rodinných domov cez obytné komplexy, kancelárske budovy, až po kultúrne centrá a mestské plánovanie. Tento typ udržateľnej a ekologicky šetrnej architektúry je dnes široko používaný a ukazuje, že otázky životného prostredia ...
Viewed from the streets, Paris can make the heart skip a beat. But stepping inside--where real Parisians live, work, and create--makes the heart beat stronger.….
Crazy Design showcases the work of our leading product designers, picking out the most inventive, contemporary and fun work around and presenting it in an accessible, engrossing guide. Well-known designers, such as Marcel Wanders with his delicate, beautiful Crochet Chair, are included amidst exciting ...
It is an exciting time for branding. As everything becomes global, good branding becomes more crucial. "What is Branding?" Is an accessible guide that makes sense of this complex subject. It explores the process of branding, and shares insights that can be applied to practical challenges. Outlining the ...
Contains stunning images for use as a graphic resource, or inspiration.
The four hundred marks reproduced in this book represent the diverse array of identity work produced by Pentagram''''s partners, past and present, since the company was founded in 1972. Over the past four decades, Pentagram has designed marks for large corporations and small businesses, government agencies ...
As promotional materials have evolved to conform to recent advances in technology and new media, styles have expanded to incorporate sophisticated design that reaches far beyond simple, text filled information. These tools and materials have become an integral part of successful marketing strategies ...
Look at me! is a selection posters produced using original ideas, advanced techniques, innovative methods, ingenious materials and unique features.
Style inspiration for everyone, no matter your size.Be inspired by 100 of the very best plus-size street style images from around the world. Plus+ gathers together the very best, and celebrates all sh.
In times when environmental awareness is increasing, wood is an attractive alternative to other mineral based or manufactured materials. The production of wood products uses less energy (usually sourced from finite fossil fuels) compared with other materials and new technologies continuously push the ...
It’s a man’s world, sang James Brown in 1966. Honoring this maxim, this book was made for men who relish the finer things in life. It spans everything from neat technological gimmicks and exclusive watches to extraordinarily fast cars, focusing on exactly the type of luxury that makes the "stronger sex’s” ...
This book features unique and timeless French-inspired interiors created by those who have a lifelong love affair with French style. In "Essentially French", antiques dealer and stylist Josephine Ryan offers a privileged glimpse into the homes of ant ique dealers who have a passion for French style. ...
An illustrated monograph of haute couture designer Jean Patou''''s life and career during the apex of twentieth-century glamour, drawn from previously unpublished family archives. During the 1920s and 1930s, the French couturier Jean Patou was Chanel''''s main rival: day pajamas, jersey sportswear, swimwear, ...
Technologized textiles and sustainable fabrics are among the most innovative designed today, and together they are driving the rest of the industry dramatically forward. Many designers are now integrating hi-tech fabrics, such as protective and impact-resistant textiles, or cellulose fabrics with groundbreaking ...
